Potato salad vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato salad and cheese popcorn
- Potato salad contains less phosphorus, fiber, manganese, vitamin B12, iron, magnesium, and zinc than cheese popcorn.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cheese popcorn is 44% higher.
- Cheese popcorn has 6 times less cholesterol than potato salad. Potato salad has 68mg of cholesterol, while cheese popcorn has 11mg.
Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +506.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +494.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +244.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +548.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +594.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +605.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +192.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +301.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2940% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +247% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +304.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +362% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +291.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +311.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 15.37g | 78% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 361mg | 44% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 33.2g | 38% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 9.9g | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.713mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 3.82mg | 25% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 6.41g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.53µg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 2.24mg | 20% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 526kcal | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 11mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 9.7g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 91mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 889mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 2.01mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 12µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.241mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 51.6g | 13% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 9.3g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.5mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 113mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.235mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.124mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 1.453mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.461mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 41.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 254mg | 261mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.79g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 1.024mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.981g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)